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At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.

Do you want to work in a high-tech testing environment where you lead the testing of future high-voltage cable systems while contributing to the green transition? Then this could be your next step!

At NKT, you will have the opportunity to work in one of Sweden's most advanced high-voltage laboratories. As a Test Leader, you will become a key person responsible for planning, conducting, and following up on tests for both customer projects and research and development projects. You are responsible for the work in the test hall and ensure that testing is carried out safely, efficiently, and according to current standards.

Responsible for testing in a technically advanced test environment

As a Test Leader, you are responsible for conducting electrical tests in our high-voltage laboratory with its associated test halls. You ensure that testing is performed according to current test plans, standards, and safety requirements while you plan and coordinate the work together with experienced fitters and other internal stakeholders.

You are responsible for your test sites and for ensuring that the test equipment functions and is correctly calibrated. The role involves close collaboration with planning, project, and production to create the best possible conditions for safe and successful tests according to set delivery plans. You also continuously work on identifying improvement opportunities within the operations and contribute to the development of the laboratory's equipment and working methods.

Your responsibilities:

• Plan, be responsible for, and conduct tests in the high-voltage laboratory
• Ensure that tests are performed according to test plans, standards, and safety requirements
• Lead and coordinate fitters during test connections
• Be responsible for test sites, equipment, and calibration
• Drive improvement initiatives within the testing operations

In the role, you are also responsible for documenting conducted tests in test protocols and control cards, as well as ensuring that time records and technical documentation are kept up to date. You collaborate closely with project, production, and planning to create the right conditions for safe and efficient tests according to the delivery plans. The role also involves focusing on minimizing the impact on the surroundings, developing working methods, and identifying opportunities for improvements and investments in the laboratory's operations. On-call duty is included as a natural part of the role.

Engaged leader with technical interest

We are looking for you who have a strong technical interest and thrive in a role where you combine leadership with practical and operational responsibility. You are communicative, clear, and have the ability to explain technical instructions in a pedagogical way. At the same time, you create engagement in the team through an inclusive working approach and a clear focus on safety and quality.

To thrive in the role, you are structured, meticulous, and solution-oriented. You collaborate well with different functions and are motivated by creating results together with others. Your technical understanding gives you good insight into equipment, processes, and testing operations, while you see opportunities for development and improvement.

Your qualifications:

• University education in engineering or equivalent knowledge
• Experience from technical operations or industrial environments
• Good leadership and collaboration skills
• Interest in technology, quality, and safety
• Good administrative skills and experience with documentation
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

It is meritorious if you have experience from testing, laboratory operations, electrical engineering, project work, or team leading in industrial operations. We would like you to have an interest in improvement work and the development of processes and working methods.

Contact and application

We review applications on an ongoing basis, but we recommend that you submit your application by August 9th. Extract from the criminal record, alcohol and drug tests, as well as personality and capacity tests may be included in our recruitment process.

Please note that response times may be longer than usual during the summer.

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Union representatives

Sveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380 Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243 Ledarna – Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

We look forward to your application!

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